What does the Bible say about spiritual famine in the church?
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The Bible warns of a spiritual famine where the Word of God is rare, leading to complacency among believers.
In Amos 8:11-12, God foretells a famine not of bread or water but of hearing the words of the Lord. This signifies a time when spiritual nourishment from the gospel is scarce, leading to hearts that are comfortable in their deadness towards God. This spiritual famine can cause people to neglect the importance of God's mercy and the sacrifice of Christ, bringing about a state of ease where individuals do not consider their standing before a holy God. The rider on the black horse in Revelation 6:5-6 represents this scarcity of the gospel, emphasizing the need for believers to remain vigilant and seek a living relationship with Christ lest they find themselves in spiritual desolation.
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